Gonzalo “ZeRo” Barrios uploaded a video to YouTube on December 20 titled “How to Play the Best Character in Smash Ultimate.” The subject of that video? Inkling. As ZeRo puts it, the Splatoon-based fighter is the “most important character in the meta right now,” meaning that when it comes to the constantly evolving world of high-level play, Inkling is the one to beat.

What makes Inkling so special? It’s mostly the ink mechanic, which ZeRo calls “absolutely nutty” due to its ability to rack up damage. Basically, getting ink on your opponent (which happens with a variety of attacks), will increase the damage you deal them by an extra 50 percent. So as long as you remember to keep charging ink, you’ll be at a huge advantage against any opponent.

On top of that, Inkling also boasts some powerful throw combos, meaning with a little practice you can trap your enemy in a series of moves that they won’t be able to escape. There’s also that B-Down attack, which lobs a powerful ink bomb at your enemies. It’s a strong move, though it does use up a lot ink.

If you’re not into Inkling, ZeRo also offered up another list of opt characters for both beginners and pro player in an earlier video. If you’re just getting started, here’s who you should use: